Murray Walker

Murray Walker

Born: October 10, 1923
Died: March 13, 2021
in Birmingham, England
Legendary commentator of F1 grand prix races and other motorsports.

Movies for Murray Walker...

Missile from the East
Title: Missile from the East
Character: Self
Released: June 3, 2022
Type: Movie
Against the backdrop of the 1961 Swedish Grand Prix, East German motorcycle racer Ernst Degner flees the Iron Curtain. Returning to the racetrack the following season with Suzuki, the driver wins the world championship and catapults the Japanese industrial giant into global domination of the motorcycle industry. Set where two worlds collide – the colour and freedom of the West contrasts the oppression and threat of Cold War East Germany.
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Title: Race to Perfection
Character: Self
Released: September 12, 2020
Type: TV
With unseen archive footage and interviews with the sport's greatest names, this Sky original docuseries celebrates the incredible 70-year history of Formula 1.
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The Racers That Stopped The World
Title: The Racers That Stopped The World
Character: Self
Released: August 7, 2020
Type: Movie
Set against the exhilarating backdrop of the 1952 Mille Miglia, this unique documentary brings together racing legends including Stirling Moss, Norman Dewis (who would have been 100 years old this week), Jackie Stewart, Derek Bell, Martin Brundle and Murray Walker, to recount the tale of one of motoring’s greatest leaps forward. This is the story of the disc brake – and much more besides.
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The Green Hell
Title: The Green Hell
Character: Narrator
Released: February 21, 2017
Type: Movie
Lurking in the dense forests of the German region of Eifel is the most legendary, demanding and deadly racing circuit in the world - the Nürburgring. The Green Hell will reveal and explore the unique relationship between man, machine and nature, set against the most famous circuit in the world.
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Senna vs Brundle
Title: Senna vs Brundle
Character: Self
Released: April 21, 2016
Type: Movie
In 1983 two young racing drivers where fighting for supremacy in the British Formula 3 series. Winning the championship would guarantee them a place in Formula 1 for the next year. It was a time when junior formula racing was still simple and raw; a time when the driver was in charge of winning.
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Murray Walker: A Life in the Fast Lane
Title: Murray Walker: A Life in the Fast Lane
Character: Himself
Released: June 5, 2011
Type: Movie
Portrait of commentator Murray Walker, which accompanies him as he travels to Australia for the opening F1 of the 2011 season. Contributors include Lewis Hamilton and Nigel Mansell.
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Mike Hawthorn: On the Limit
Title: Mike Hawthorn: On the Limit
Character: Himself
Released: September 13, 2010
Type: Movie
One of the new, eager, racing fanatics leading Britain's charge to the top of the motorsport world was the charismatic, handsome and debonair Mike Hawthorn. Racing for iconic names such as Jaguar and Ferrari, and sporting his trademark bow tie, shock of wavy blonde hair and with his flamboyant driving style, Hawthorn captured the imagination of motorsport fans across the country. As fast as he raced on the track, Hawthorn lived just as fast off it with his social antics becoming the stuff of legend and there was always a woman or two under his arm.
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Murray Walker's Motorsport Madness
Title: Murray Walker's Motorsport Madness
Character: Presenter
Released: November 24, 2008
Type: Movie
Aaand they re off...! Crash! Buckle up your seat belts and get ready for the ride of your life as the legendary Voice of Motor sport Murray Walker takes us on a white-knuckled, hair-raising ride of motorsport madness. Bang! Witness F1 star Jenson Button take on a superbike and an F4 powerboat at London City Airport, Moto GP legend Valentino Rossi s heavy-metal spins, and incredible death defying crashes from the World Rally Championship. Wallop! From F1 stunts to British Touring cars, Moto GP, GT Racing and the crazy world of Aero GP along with many, many more this is the ultimate DVD for lovers of high-octane motor sport madness, mayhem and mishaps!
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Title: Petrolheads
Released: February 12, 2006
Type: TV
Petrolheads is a BBC panel game presented by Neil Morrissey, with team captains Richard Hammond and Chris Barrie. The show pitted motoring wits against each other and included car stunts shot on location. There were two guests each episode. The show was produced by Brian Klein, directed by John L Spencer and executive producers were Marie-Claire Walton and Steve Ayres. The theme music was by British composer Leigh Haggerwood. It was created and scripted by prolific author Norman Giller, with input from Top Gear writer Richard Porter and comedy scriptwriter Ged Parsons. In October 26, 2012, Richard Osman, writing for The Guardian named Petrolheads among four of UK TV's worst ever gameshows.
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Title: The Secret Life of Formula 1
Character: Himself
Released: July 28, 2004
Type: TV
A Discovery programme revealing the history, technology, drivers, engineers and fans of Formula 1 racing.
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The Right to Win
Title: The Right to Win
Character: Self
Released: March 4, 2004
Type: Movie
Ten years after his tragic accident on the Imola circuit, Ayrton Senna remains a hero; a source of inspiration and a example for many to follow. In this new film, personal recollections from Formula One drivers and from relatives and friends give a passionate insight into his genius, his complicated personality and a deeper understanding of his motivation and deep commitment to motor racing.
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Murray Walker: Top 10 F1 Greats
Title: Murray Walker: Top 10 F1 Greats
Character: Presenter
Released: November 11, 2002
Type: Movie
Grand Prix commentator for over 50 years, Murray Walker presents his top ten Formula One drivers of all time. Michael Schumacher, Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell or Jackie Stewart? Watch this to find out who he places in the chart and who is Numero Uno.
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Title: Top Gear
Character: Self
Released: October 20, 2002
Type: TV
This fast-paced and stunt-filled motor show tests whether cars, both mundane and extraordinary, live up to their manufacturers' claims. The long-running show travels to locations around the world, performing extreme stunts and challenges to see what the featured cars are capable of doing. The current hosts are Paddy Mcguinness, Chris Harris and Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff.
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Ayrton Senna an Official Tribute to Senna 1960-1995
Title: Ayrton Senna an Official Tribute to Senna 1960-1995
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1995
Type: Movie
The BBC's award winning documentary looking at the impact the death of Ayrton Senna had upon the world of motor racing. Featuring interviews with key people from Senna's life in motor sport.
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Lap of the Gods
Title: Lap of the Gods
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1992
Type: Movie
An A-to-Z driver's eye view track tour of 23 Formula One Grand Prix circuits in the 1970's and 1980's. Narrated by Murray Walker.
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Driving Ambition
Title: Driving Ambition
Character: Commentator (voice)
Released: March 3, 1984
Type: Movie
A bored and frustrated suburban housewife follows her dream of becoming a racing driver